Let's Do It: Aspiring Scholar Brings Enthusiasm to His Work (opens in new tab)

Ask William Yang if he wants to shoot photos or help film a social media clip, and the response is an immediate and enthusiastic, “Let's do it!”Yang is part of Cal State San Marcos' Aspiring Scholars program, which helps students with intellectual disabilities fully experience campus life while building skills, confidence and a pathway to meaningful employment. Launched in 2023 by CSUSM education professor Rebecca Brooks, the program has grown from four students to 19, offering participants a...